January 2025
February 2025
Carter's Funeral Begins: Nation Mourns
Former US President Jimmy Carter's six-day funeral began in Plains, Georgia, on January 1, 2024, with his flag-draped casket traveling through his hometown before moving to Atlanta for public viewing until Tuesday, culminating in a state funeral in Washington D.C. on Thursday.
Carter's Funeral Begins: Nation Mourns
Former US President Jimmy Carter's six-day funeral began in Plains, Georgia, on January 1, 2024, with his flag-draped casket traveling through his hometown before moving to Atlanta for public viewing until Tuesday, culminating in a state funeral in Washington D.C. on Thursday.
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24% Bias Score
Syria's Post-Rebellion Economy: Devastation and Struggle for Survival
Following the rebel takeover of Damascus, daily life has resumed, though the Syrian economy remains devastated by over a decade of war, stringent international sanctions, and hyperinflation, leaving 90% of Syrians in poverty and the per capita income at roughly \$1,000.
Syria's Post-Rebellion Economy: Devastation and Struggle for Survival
Following the rebel takeover of Damascus, daily life has resumed, though the Syrian economy remains devastated by over a decade of war, stringent international sanctions, and hyperinflation, leaving 90% of Syrians in poverty and the per capita income at roughly \$1,000.
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44% Bias Score
Gaza Crisis Deepens Amidst Airstrikes and Freezing Temperatures
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens as Israeli airstrikes continue, causing numerous casualties and compounding the effects of freezing temperatures; nearly one million people lack adequate shelter, and ceasefire negotiations begin in Doha.
Gaza Crisis Deepens Amidst Airstrikes and Freezing Temperatures
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens as Israeli airstrikes continue, causing numerous casualties and compounding the effects of freezing temperatures; nearly one million people lack adequate shelter, and ceasefire negotiations begin in Doha.
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40% Bias Score
Wildfire Alert App Watch Duty Reaches 7.2 Million Users
Watch Duty, a free wildfire alert app, has gained 7.2 million users in three years, providing real-time information, maps, and evacuation details to residents and responders across 14 states, impacting emergency response and community preparedness.
Wildfire Alert App Watch Duty Reaches 7.2 Million Users
Watch Duty, a free wildfire alert app, has gained 7.2 million users in three years, providing real-time information, maps, and evacuation details to residents and responders across 14 states, impacting emergency response and community preparedness.
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52% Bias Score
Antibiotic Resistance Crisis Projected to Cause 40 Million Deaths by 2050
Dame Sally Davies warns of a growing antibiotic resistance crisis, projecting nearly 40 million deaths by 2050 due to the spread of superbugs, driven by factors like livestock antibiotic overuse and a lack of new antibiotic development.
Antibiotic Resistance Crisis Projected to Cause 40 Million Deaths by 2050
Dame Sally Davies warns of a growing antibiotic resistance crisis, projecting nearly 40 million deaths by 2050 due to the spread of superbugs, driven by factors like livestock antibiotic overuse and a lack of new antibiotic development.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Launches Surprise Offensive in Russia's Kursk Region
Ukrainian forces launched a surprise offensive in Russia's Kursk region on Sunday morning, advancing towards Bolshoe Soldatskoe with reports of capturing Berdin and removing mines; fierce fighting is ongoing, with electronic countermeasures used against Russian drones.
Ukraine Launches Surprise Offensive in Russia's Kursk Region
Ukrainian forces launched a surprise offensive in Russia's Kursk region on Sunday morning, advancing towards Bolshoe Soldatskoe with reports of capturing Berdin and removing mines; fierce fighting is ongoing, with electronic countermeasures used against Russian drones.
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36% Bias Score
Brain-on-a-Chip Improves Alzheimer's Drug Development
The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) developed a brain-on-a-chip microdevice using microfluidics and a bio-membrane to simulate the blood-brain barrier, enabling more efficient testing of Alzheimer's drugs and reducing reliance on animal testing, potentially accelerating new tre...
Brain-on-a-Chip Improves Alzheimer's Drug Development
The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) developed a brain-on-a-chip microdevice using microfluidics and a bio-membrane to simulate the blood-brain barrier, enabling more efficient testing of Alzheimer's drugs and reducing reliance on animal testing, potentially accelerating new tre...
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32% Bias Score
Ukraine Intensifies Kursk Offensive; Russia Threatens Retaliation
Ukraine intensified its attacks into Russia's Kursk region, prompting clashes and counterattacks; Russia claims to have repelled the attacks and threatens retaliation, while Ukraine reports significant Russian losses, including a lost battalion of Russian and North Korean soldiers in the area around...
Ukraine Intensifies Kursk Offensive; Russia Threatens Retaliation
Ukraine intensified its attacks into Russia's Kursk region, prompting clashes and counterattacks; Russia claims to have repelled the attacks and threatens retaliation, while Ukraine reports significant Russian losses, including a lost battalion of Russian and North Korean soldiers in the area around...
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32% Bias Score
Ukraine Under Renewed Assault: Sumy Bombing, Chernihiv Cleanup, and Intensified Fighting Near Pokrovsk"
Russian forces launched a bombing attack in Sumy, Ukraine, injuring seven including a toddler, while cleanup efforts concluded in Chernihiv following a previous strike damaging 40 homes; Ukraine seeks increased air defenses amid ongoing attacks, as battles intensify near Pokrovsk and Russia claims t...
Ukraine Under Renewed Assault: Sumy Bombing, Chernihiv Cleanup, and Intensified Fighting Near Pokrovsk"
Russian forces launched a bombing attack in Sumy, Ukraine, injuring seven including a toddler, while cleanup efforts concluded in Chernihiv following a previous strike damaging 40 homes; Ukraine seeks increased air defenses amid ongoing attacks, as battles intensify near Pokrovsk and Russia claims t...
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36% Bias Score
Mourning Begins for Former US President Jimmy Carter
Six days of mourning for former US President Jimmy Carter began on January 3, 2024, with his flag-draped casket driven through his hometown of Plains, Georgia, before being moved to Atlanta for a public viewing; a national memorial service is planned for Thursday in Washington D.C. and he will be bu...
Mourning Begins for Former US President Jimmy Carter
Six days of mourning for former US President Jimmy Carter began on January 3, 2024, with his flag-draped casket driven through his hometown of Plains, Georgia, before being moved to Atlanta for a public viewing; a national memorial service is planned for Thursday in Washington D.C. and he will be bu...
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24% Bias Score
US Congress Orders ByteDance to Sell TikTok by January 19th
Facing a potential US ban by January 19th, 2025, ByteDance must sell TikTok to an American buyer, as mandated by the US Congress due to concerns over data security and potential Chinese government influence; the company appealed to the Supreme Court, which will rule on January 10th.
US Congress Orders ByteDance to Sell TikTok by January 19th
Facing a potential US ban by January 19th, 2025, ByteDance must sell TikTok to an American buyer, as mandated by the US Congress due to concerns over data security and potential Chinese government influence; the company appealed to the Supreme Court, which will rule on January 10th.
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40% Bias Score
Stalled Prisoner Exchange Fuels Tensions in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Stalled negotiations for a prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas are causing increasing tensions, as families of hostages protest and Hamas uses psychological warfare; the US continues supplying Israel with weapons despite the ongoing conflict.
Stalled Prisoner Exchange Fuels Tensions in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Stalled negotiations for a prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas are causing increasing tensions, as families of hostages protest and Hamas uses psychological warfare; the US continues supplying Israel with weapons despite the ongoing conflict.
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56% Bias Score